Definitions for bondman

bondman bond·man

Spelling: [bond-muh n]
IPA: /ˈbɒnd mən/

Bondman is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 125 anagrams from letters in bondman (abdmnno).

Definitions for bondman

noun

  1. a male slave.
  2. a man bound to service without wages.
  3. Old English Law. a villein or other unfree tenant.

Origin of bondman

First recorded in 1200-50, bondman is from the Middle English word bonde man. See bond2, man1

Examples for bondman

When I heard of it, I told the Governor it was a small boast in him to say he had conquered a bondman.

I came a freeman into prison; I will not go forth a bondman.

You had proof of my faith in you when I became your bondman.

Henceforth he was the bondman of grace, the celebrant of grace.

The blows were the stripes which the master inflicts upon his bondman.

I had forgotten the state of the bondman, the condition of the expatriated African.

Have you signified to that master or owner your intention to be his bondman no longer?'

If he has a name, As soon as spoken, 'tis writ on my heart I am his bondman.

The giant kissed the sword, and passing under it became the bondman of the lad.

A bondman's change from the tyranny of another to the despotism of himself.

Word Value for bondman
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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